Part 1Title: Computer Hardware Using bullet points, briefly describe a computing device you use often, such as your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Identify the make and model, and at least th

Part 1Title: Computer Hardware

Using bullet points, briefly describe a computing device you use often, such as your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Identify the make and model, and at least three other components of the computing device. In the speaker notes, discuss in detail what you use the device for and whether the device meets your current needs (why or why not?). This section should be at minimum one paragraph.

Part 2Title: Network Communications

Using the drawing tools in PowerPoint create a diagram of a network you use, such as your home network and how it connects to the internet. If you don’t have a network, use a friend’s network or one that you use at work. Label each component in the network (computers, media devices, printers, routers, etc.). You can use other drawing software of your choice (MS Visio, Paint, etc.) and paste this into the PowerPoint slide. In the speaker notes, describe the network and what each device in the network does. This section should be at minimum one paragraph.

Part 3Title: Importance of the Internet

Using bullet points, briefly describe at least two reasons why the internet is essential to you. In the speaker notes, discuss in detail how you use the internet in your daily life and why you should be knowledgeable about the internet. This section should be at minimum one paragraph.

Part 4Title: Databases

In this section, provide a short discussion about what you learned in the following SimNet lab: Unit VII Lab Assignment 2 (Microsoft Access Chapter 1 – Getting Started with Access) (approx. 30 minutes).

Then, using bullet points, identify at least two advantages of using databases vs. lists. In the speaker notes, discuss the two advantages. This section should be at minimum one paragraph.

All four parts of your presentation should be submitted in one PowerPoint document. You should use visuals to add visual appeal, such as clip art, graphics, charts, etc. The total length for this assignment should be at least ten slides in length, not counting the title or references slides. Please use headings and labels to identify the different parts and sections of the assignment. 

You are required to use the Notes function to add information to further explain the material on your slides. Your presentation must use at least two outside resources. One source must come from the CSU Online Library and one source can be from your textbook or the internet. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.